Quebec re-opens flagship permanent residence pathway
Chris GribbleQuebec’s new Premier Christine Fréchette has announced that the province will reopen the Quebec Experience Program (PEQ) for a two-year period. Fréchette made the announcement on May 5 during her…
Canada announces July launch for regulatory overhaul of immigration consultants
Canada has announced the date of July 15, 2026 for the implementation of a major overhaul for the regulatory framework governing the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants (CICC). Under…
New Brunswick limits immigration pathway to healthcare, education, and construction workers
The New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP) has announced that as of May 4, 2026, it is limiting the issuance of invitations to apply (ITAs) under the NB Experience pathway…
Manitoba to prioritize select work permit holders for provincial nomination
The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) has announced plans to run targeted draws for individuals who’ve obtained Manitoba-specific work permits under the temporary public policy facilitating work permits for Provincial…
Express Entry pool continues to become more competitive, even as pool growth slows by 60%
Canada’s Express Entry pool added just 897 profiles between April 12 and April 26—less than half the growth seen in the previous reporting period (+2,193)—but competition at the top end…
Archives overwhelmed after Canada opens up citizenship to millions of Americans
Archives across Canada are reporting a dramatic surge in requests, after a change in legislation granted citizenship to any American who can trace their lineage back to a Canadian ancestor.…
Alberta targets healthcare, law enforcement, and tourism and hospitality workers in latest selection round
Between April 15–27, the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) issued more invitations to apply, through four provincial immigration pathways. The province extended no less than 185 invitations to healthcare, law…
New TR to PR pathway limited so far to submitted PR applications, dubbed “In-Canada Workers Initiative”
Canada’s long-awaited new “TR to PR pathway” has so far been limited entirely to the fast-tracking of permanent residence applications that have already been submitted through existing permanent residence (PR)…